Get a free on-site energy evaluation
Energy Smart provides free on-site energy efficiency consultations to commercial businesses. Energy Smart will learn about your business to connect you with all applicable local programs and resources, which may include a whole-building or tenant space energy assessment, One-Stop Efficiency Shop visit, grants, gas and electric utility rebates, financing options and more. Energy Smart’s comprehensive review makes this an easy first step to determine which resources are best for your business.
Get a free energy efficiency assessment
The Center for Energy and Environment's One-Stop Efficiency Shop provides commercial businesses free energy efficiency consulting and assessments for lighting, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Connect with your utility provider
Xcel Energy offers commercial businesses lighting rebates, HVAC rebates, energy assessments, reduced rate options, energy savings programs for new construction, and more.
CenterPoint Energy offers commercial businesses utility programs for heating systems, natural gas water heaters, foodservice equipment rebates and more.
Find financing assistance
MinnPACE helps new and existing properties finance energy savings projects with a low-cost loan. Eligible projects include solar energy, HVAC systems, lighting, insulation and more.
Consider solar energy
Follow Clean Energy Resource Team’s Simple Steps to Solar to learn if solar panels or community solar are right for you, and how to get started. Low-interest loans are also available for solar projects. City approval of building and electrical permits is required for solar projects.
Install a geothermal heat pump
Learn about geothermal heat pumps from the Department of Energy and the Minnesota Geothermal Heat Pump Association.
Use renewable energy without equipment
Use renewable energy without installing equipment on your property by joining Xcel Energy's Renewable*Connect.